Oct. 9, 2013

Little thespians take a final bow at the end of a previous Friday Funday performance. / Register file photo

Written by

Paula Reece

Special to The Register

A Friday Funday show for preschoolers features the Clubhouse at the Playhouse Gang as they dramatize “The Little Red Hen” in an interactive show. Kids will learn the Clubhouse pledge and secret handshake, and they will be on the edge of their seats listening for the word of the day. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St. $5. www.dmplayhouse.com.

Enjoy the beauty of autumn with a Walk for Wildlife, a family walk through Jester Park — or a 5- or 10-kilometer Volkssport walk if you’re up for it. You can even try geocaching along the way. Walkers can start anytime between 8 and 11 a.m., and pets on leashes are welcome. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Jester Park, 11407 N.W. Jester Park Drive, Granger. $2. www.leadingyououtdoors.org.

Today

Today

Hot Dog Dinner Theatre — Call the Clive Public Library at 453-2221 to sign up for tonight’s event, featuring a fun evening of hot dogs, chips, dessert and a special performance by Jester Puppets. Free. 5:30 p.m.

Friday

Friday

Science Sleuths — Parents and preschoolers can take part in a hands-on program where the small sleuths will explore shadows, making a shadow, playing a guessing game and listening to stories about shadows. Free. 10:30-11 a.m. Urbandale Public Library, 3520 86th St., Urbandale. Call 278-3945 to register.

Saturday

Fall Craft Day — Kids ages 7 and up can hang out at the library and create fall crafts and decorations, including their own spinning gourd. Free. 1 p.m. Grimes Public Library, 200 N. James St., Grimes. Register at 986-3551.

Tuesday

Tuesday

Pint Sized Science — Young explorers ages 3-5 and their families are invited to learn all about fall on the farm during this interactive classroom experience at the Science Center of Iowa. Help harvest crops, plant pumpkins and tend to animals both big and small. Learn about simple machines, how plants grow, harvesting food and the many jobs of a farmer. $12 non-member child, $8 member child. Price includes general admission. 1 p.m. 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.